Color-changing bandage to detect wound infection
This study tests a special bandage that changes color when it detects bacteria or fungus in a wound. The goal is to help doctors see if an infection is present without extra lab tests.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 21 years old.
- You need a wound that is small—about the size of a postage stamp or smaller.
- You must not have used antibiotics (pills, IV, or creams) in the last 14 days.
- You must be under the care of a primary care doctor.
- You need to be healthy enough to participate, and not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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